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IMPROVEMENT IN ABUOMINAL SUPPORTRS.

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TO ALL 'TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Be it remembered that I, WILLIAM M. YOUNG, of the' county 'of Trempealeau, and State of Wisconsin, have j nvented a new and useful Machine for an Abdominal Support, for the treatme'nt'of prolapsus uteri; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description lofthe construction vand operation ofthe same, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, making apart of this specification, in which- Figure 1 marks the front view of' the abdominal plate, the size of which is to be about eight inches across and seven inches deep, and nearly square at its upper end, and rounding at its vlower end, its upper orsquare end being in shape convexo-conea've, and its lower or rounding 'end being coneavo-convez, this plate to be made of tin, covered with sheep-skin, bueh-skin,- or calf.V

Figure 2 represents the depression of-abdominal plate under the springs, which depression is about three inches by ve in extent, and'near the lower centre of the plate.

Figure 3 represents the form of the bend, or the' convexity of the plate near its'lateral margin.

Figure 4.represent soneha1f inch to be lapped overthe edge, so as to strengthen the plate, but is not'rseen after the plate is covered. p I

Figure 5 represents the extreme margins of the plate, which turn up.

Figure 6 represents steel springs, about one-half inch broad, and thin. These springs stand out about one and one-half'. inch, at their centres, from the abdominal plate, and pass entirely across it horizontally, and are riveted to its outcredges.

lFigure 7 represents the front halt` of the body-band, which is about seventeen inches in length, is made of steel, about one-quarter of an inch square, flattened at each end, and bent, about three inches from each end,

atneariy right angles with its centre. In the centre of this band is fastened the abdominal plate, by rivet or small screw.

Figure 8 represents the small slides, -which are slipped over the ends of band 7 before the pins, marked 9, are fastened in. These slides are used in fastening b'ands 7 and 10 together.

Figure-9 represents the small pins fastened to the front body-band, and to which are buttoued the straps,

marked 12.

Figure 10 represents the rear half of the body-band, in shape the same as band above described, marked'7,

its length thirteen inches, flattened at each end, and bent, two inches from the ends, nearly at right angles with its centres. To each end of this band are rmly attached the straps, marked 12. This band isalso perforated several times at tig. 11. Through these perforations are passed small screws, fastening on thc pads, marked 13.

Figure 12 represents the leather straps which fasten together the front and rear portions of the bodyband. These straps 'are also perforated, that the circumference ofthe entire baud may be enlarged or diminished at pleasure.

Figure 13 represents the pads, whichare fastened by a small screw, passing through the perforations,-

marked l1, and into a small nut fixed on the centre of the pad. These pads are about three inches by two and onehnlf in breadth, being nearly oblong in shape. The back partei' the pad-is tin the front, annel-stuffed. These pads may be moved along the band, marked 10, to the right or left, as necessity may require.

Figure 14 represents the small nut concealed in the centre of the pads.

Figure 15 represents theperforations around the margin of the pads, through which are fastened the covers.

The several parts above described, when put together, as in Figure 16, and adjusted to the body, form perfect support to the abdomen and womb. The lower part of the abdominal plate supports the womb' in its proper place. The upper part supports the abdominal viseera, and gives the womb a chance to acquire its tone.

Itis intended *to havethe band set 'clear from the body, so that the pressure will be upon the abdominal plate andthe-pads. The'perforations in the leather straps regulate the pressure.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

The form or, shape of the abdominal plate, und the form and construction of the body-band.

Dated Galesville, Wisconsin, September-19, 1867. l

' WILLIAM M. YOUNG, M. D.

Witnesses:

G. W. BUTTON, B. F. HEUsToN. 

